Editor’s Note: This web article was updated Sept. 27 to reflect the launch is now targeted for no earlier than 9:38 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 1, with NASA TV coverage to begin at 9 p.m. The launch delay is due to poor weather conditions anticipated Tuesday and Wednesday.
We’re inviting the public to participate in a virtual #NASASocial for the Northrop Grumman’s CRS-14 Cargo Resupply mission. The Antares rocket carrying Northrop Grumman’s #Cygnus spacecraft will bring nearly 8,000 pounds of cargo, science, and supplies to the International Space Station.
The Antares vehicle is scheduled to launch Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at 9:38 p.m. EDT from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island. It will launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0A launch pad. The launch will be shared via live stream on the event page starting at 9 p.m. EDT.
While we cannot invite the public onsite for one of our usual NASA Social events, we are excited to present an opportunity for people of all ages from all around the world to participate in.
We will share videos and information up until the day of launch including:
- Your own NASA Social badge to share
- Did you know? Facts
- Science Q&A
- How to host a virtual launch party
- Virtual Tour of Wallops Flight Facility
- Virtual viewing of the NG-14 Antares launch
- Post-launch coverage of the Cygnus spacecraft arrival to the space station
Not on Facebook but still interested in joining?
There are lots of ways that you can participate in the launch!
- Join the NG CRS-14 Eventbrite page for email updates on the launch
- Follow NASA’s Wallops Flight Fcaility on Twitter for updates on launch activities
- Watch the launch and all pre-launch activities on NASA TV, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn
- Check out the launch visibility map for those in the Mid-Atlantic region
Do I need to have a Facebook account to register for the virtual NASA Social?
Yes. This event is designed for people who:
- Actively use multiple social networking platforms and tools to disseminate information to a unique audience.
- Have previous postings that are highly visible, respected and widely recognized.
Updates and information about the event will be shared on Twitter via @NASASocial and @NASA_Wallops, and via posts to Facebook and Instagram.
How do I join?
Select “Going” for this event on the designated Facebook event page. Please note: By “attending” the Facebook event, you are explicitly agreeing to the group’s rules as set forth by NASA.
Can I register if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Yes!
What if I don’t have a Facebook account?
If you don’t have a Facebook account, you’re welcomed to watch and participate in the launch by tuning in at 10 p.m. EDT on Sept. 29 for the launch broadcast. You can watch live on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or NASA TV.
What if the launch date changes?
Hundreds of different factors can cause a scheduled launch date to change multiple times. If the launch date changes prior, NASA may adjust the date of the NASA Social accordingly to coincide with the new target launch date. NASA will notify registrants of any changes on the Facebook event page.
If the launch is postponed, attendees will be able to watch the launch at a later date on the Facebook event page.
Check https://www.nasa.gov/social for updates.